SchoolScoresSouth Bromsgrove High
Academy · Secondary, ages 13 to 18 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of SOUTH BROMSGROVE HIGH ACADEMY TRUST
Charford Road, Bromsgrove, B60 3NL
01527 831783 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 18 April 2023.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Sixth form | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
327 pupils in this year group.
46% — 5 points above the Worcestershire average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Worcestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 46% | 41% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 46.1 | 44.2 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.3 | 3.9 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
324 pupils in this year group.
96% — 3 points above the Worcestershire average, and 4 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Worcestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 96% | 93% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 53% | 31% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 8% | 17% | 13% |
| Further education college | 28% | 36% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 4% | 3% |
| Work | 2% | 3% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 96% | 96% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
159 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Worcestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C+ | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 19% | 18% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 45% | 43% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 32.5 | 32 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
25 subjects, 416 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 55 | 5% | 15% | 19% |
| Geography | 45 | 4% | 11% | 23% |
| Mathematics | 40 | 10% | 33% | 40% |
| Business Studies:Single | 29 | 0% | 21% | 16% |
| Sociology | 27 | 0% | 15% | 20% |
| Biology | 24 | 4% | 25% | 27% |
| Economics | 23 | 9% | 22% | 26% |
| Physics | 21 | 10% | 14% | 31% |
| History | 20 | 5% | 20% | 23% |
| English Literature | 19 | 5% | 16% | 23% |
| Physical Education / Sports Studies | 18 | 0% | 0% | 17% |
| Law | 16 | 0% | 13% | 17% |
| Art and Design (Fine Art) | 13 | 15% | 31% | 38% |
| Chemistry | 12 | 17% | 25% | 30% |
| Religious Studies | 12 | 0% | 17% | 22% |
| Computer Studies / Computing | 11 | 9% | 45% | 24% |
| English Language | 11 | 0% | 9% | 13% |
| Design and Technology (Engineering) | 6 | 0% | 17% | 10% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Mathematics (Further), Drama and Theatre Studies, French, Art and Design (Textiles), English Language and Literature, Music, Spanish.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
168 students in this year group.
92% — 10 points above the Worcestershire average, and 13 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Worcestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 92% | 82% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 8% | 9% | 7% |
| Work | 26% | 35% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 88% | 92% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
171 students in this year group.
64% — 6 points above the Worcestershire average, and 4 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Worcestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 64% | 58% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 21% | 16% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 62% | 64% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Worcestershire. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision for moderate learning difficulties. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Worcestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 6th highest of 6 state secondary schools in Bromsgrove. Higher than 15% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 14.4% | 22.9%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 5th highest of 6 state secondary schools in Bromsgrove. Higher than 31% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.2% | 3.1%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 6th highest of 6 state secondary schools in Bromsgrove. Higher than 11% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 7.5% | 14.1%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language Joint 5th highest of 6 state secondary schools in Bromsgrove. Higher than 3% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 1.6% | 9.7%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 6th lowest of 6 state secondary schools in Bromsgrove. Lower than 27% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 9.8% | 8.5%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 6th lowest of 6 state secondary schools in Bromsgrove. Lower than 25% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 28.5% | 23.2%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 4th lowest of 6 state secondary schools in Bromsgrove. Lower than 56% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.3 | 13.3 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 6th lowest of 6 state secondary schools in Bromsgrove. Lower than 52% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 6.5% | 5.8% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.23% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 4th highest of 6 state secondary schools in Bromsgrove. Higher than 65% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 17.5 | 16.7 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 2nd highest of 6 state secondary schools in Bromsgrove. Higher than 68% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.6 | 12.0 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 3rd highest of 6 state secondary schools in Bromsgrove. Higher than 44% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 12.2% | 11.6%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby secondary schools
- Bromsgrove School 0.4 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 48% A*/A at A level
- St John's CofE Middle School Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Aston Fields Middle School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024)
- North Bromsgrove High School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023, before conversion) · 44% grade 5+ English and maths
- Parkside Middle School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025
- Catshill Middle School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016, before conversion), confirmed 2022
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is South Bromsgrove High's Ofsted rating?
South Bromsgrove High was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 18 April 2023.
How did South Bromsgrove High do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 46% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, about the same as the England average of 45%.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 140292.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.